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July 19, 2014 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar · N636EV

Wichita Falls, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar (2006)
Tail Number
N636EV
Operator
Alan W Sizemore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA385

The pilot and flight instructor were conducting touch-and-go landings in the traffic pattern. After the third takeoff and during the initial climb, the engine began to lose power. The flight instructor stated that the airplane was at 55 knots and 200 ft above the ground and that insufficient runway was remaining to land. With the engine still running with partial power, he tried to maintain level flight and return to the airport; however, the engine power continued to decrease to the point where the flight instructor was unable to maintain level flight. He made a forced landing in the nearest field, and the airplane collided with trees. The engine was functionally tested, and it operated normally.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2014, about 1030 central daylight time, the pilots of an Evektor-Aerotechnik Sport Star, N636EV, made a forced landing in a mesquite field after the engine lost power during initial climb from Kickapoo Airport (KCWC), Wichita Falls, Texas. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a partnership under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated from Wichita Falls about 1000.According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane's insurance company required pilots to have at least 3 hours in the airplane in order to be covered by the policy. The pilot was flying with an instructor to satisfy this requirement. The pilot and instructor were doing touch-and-go landings in the traffic pattern. After the third takeoff and during the initial climb, the engine began to lose power. The instructor said the airplane was at 55 knots and 200 feet above the ground, and there was insufficient runway on which to land. With the engine still partially running, he tried to maintain level flight and return to the airport. Power continued to diminish to the point where the instructor was unable to maintain level flight. He made a forced landing in the nearest field and the airplane collided with mesquite trees. The airplane was taken to Air Salvage of Dallas (ASOD) in Lancaster, Texas, where, on August 26, the engine was functionally tested under the auspices of an FAA inspector. The engine operated normally.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKickapoo Downtown (1nm SSW)
Runway17
Runway Length4450 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail NumberN636EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlan W Sizemore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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